The Colts have released Samson Satele, who started 13 games in the regular season and two playoff games because he had a $4M cap hit for 2014, he'd be a upgrade from Will Montgomery who carries a $3.425M hit this year. Cutting Will would save almost $2M in cap space...

I mostly agree except maybe for #5. The writer says Shanahan was wrong to emphasize youth and points at 3 losing seasons out of 4 as proof. I'm not sure I buy that as legitimate evidence. We had more problems to overcome than just a young roster, and I'm pretty sure the results weren't any better when we had the oldest roster in the league. lol. There is always a place for some older, experienced guys, but I'm on board with focusing on the younger players.

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I mostly agree except maybe for #5. The writer says Shanahan was wrong to emphasize youth and points at 3 losing seasons out of 4 as proof. I'm not sure I buy that as legitimate evidence. We had more problems to overcome than just a young roster, and I'm pretty sure the results weren't any better when we had the oldest roster in the league. lol. There is always a place for some older, experienced guys, but I'm on board with focusing on the younger players.

I think 1 is far too cute by half. Who determines if they overpay? And I agree that they shouldn't overpay him, too. I also don't think they should overpay at DB. I think we need to find 1 or 2 safeties in free agency that are starting veterans to hold us over until we find out what Rambo and Thomas can do with proper coaching/time. I also would welcome merriweather and doughty back.

I know he got a pretty good zip on the ball. He has a quick release. . . once I seen a coupla' throws, I was just like 'Yeah, he's that dude.'"

Many more holes in defense but, I think if we want to give Robert a chance, Oline first. Sink the rest in defense and plug holes(wide out also). We are going to have to sign players like Robert and Morris eventually. This will take a long time. I said when we got Shanahan it would take 5 years or longer and people tried to say "not in today's NFL... 2 or 3 years." We need to grow our own product. To hire someones elses that let them go for cap reasons just hinders ours. Bruce has been getting FA at a bargain mostly. Stay the course and things will come together.

Kilmer72 wrote:Many more holes in defense but, I think if we want to give Robert a chance, Oline first. Sink the rest in defense and plug holes(wide out also). We are going to have to sign players like Robert and Morris eventually. This will take a long time. I said when we got Shanahan it would take 5 years or longer and people tried to say "not in today's NFL... 2 or 3 years." We need to grow our own product. To hire someones elses that let them go for cap reasons just hinders ours. Bruce has been getting FA at a bargain mostly. Stay the course and things will come together.

hah. I don't think people were wrong to say "2 or 3 years in today's NFL", but that assumes your team is a well run franchise.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------"You can't do epic **** with basic people." - DJax"We’re winning off the field, but we’ve got to start winning on the field." - Bruce Allen

it's going to take time to fix the mess here - the first step was to get 'control' out of Snyder's hands ... and that has been taken .... it seems

The last few years have been tough to take partly because of Mike's ego not letting things here be 'managed' correctly both on the field and with player acquisitions

we are in decent shape financially but we have a lot of work still to do to rebuild this franchise

it's going to take more than a season and a lot of things have to go well ... but ... we do have a franchise QB and that is a huge plus

P A T I E N C E - Scot & Jay's goal here is to make this franchise better - it will take time they understand the need to change to primarily building through the draft - plus have some luck go their way

The Redskins are considered a possible landing spot for free agent Aqib Talib.Talib has ties to secondary coach Raheem Morris, but wouldn't be a great fit with outside corners DeAngelo Hall and David Amerson both under contract. Washington may be better suited to make a run at Captain Munnerlyn for his ability to play the slot. Talib is reportedly looking to be paid as a "top-of-the-market" corner and could command over $8 million annually. Mar 8 - 4:32 PM

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In addition to the Titans, the Redskins are among the other NFL teams interested in Ravens free agent Arthur Jones, according to a source

Emmanual Benton ‏@manny_PPI #Redskins have interest in #Dolphins DL Randy Starks per source. Isn't expected to be re-signed by Miami. #Falcons could be interested.

Chris Russell@russellmania980About Linval Joseph & the #Redskins - I hear he would be open to the old 4-3/3-4 switch & remember he basically replaced Cofield. #Redskins

Emmanual Benton‏@manny_PPIStarks is a #DMV native... went to school in Waldorf, MD. Is said to be interested in playing close to home.

Chris Russell@russellmania980When the gates open for real on Tues at 4:00 I would be very surprised if #Panthers UFA FS Mike Mitchell isn't a top target for #Redskins

It seems that Collins may have a market as a left tackle, so we're unlikely to get him unless we overpay. I don't like the Talib idea - too much risk attached for such a gamble. And Mitchell leaves me underwhelmed.

I like Sproles, but he seems like a bit of a luxury, given the other needs we have.

Of course, all of these "expressions of interest" are probably agent-generated nonsense anyway!

Yeah, not up for Talib or Sproles. Would be much happier with Captain Munnerlyn at CB, much better value.

I'd like to see them go after Golden Tate or Dexter McCluster, would be good in the slot but can also return kicks, and that's a 2for1 option we shouldn't overlook. If we draft a WR instead then I think they should be able to return kicks also.

Lival Joseph would be good for the DL, and Mike Mitchell at S I think would be good.

Don't be surprised if they keep most of the OL and work on improving RG3's release time and adding targets for him instead. Doing too much too quick could be a bad idea so the line may have to wait. However a lot will depend on what they think of Gettis, LeRib and Compton - if they are all busts in their eyes then they will address the line now.

SouthLondonRedskin wrote:Yeah, not up for Talib or Sproles. Would be much happier with Captain Munnerlyn at CB, much better value.

I'd like to see them go after Golden Tate or Dexter McCluster, would be good in the slot but can also return kicks, and that's a 2for1 option we shouldn't overlook. If we draft a WR instead then I think they should be able to return kicks also.

Lival Joseph would be good for the DL, and Mike Mitchell at S I think would be good.

Me too. It seems to me that by improving the DL, improving the safety positions, you don't have to have Aqib Talib. I like the players that are being mentioned right now as possible targets.

I like Golden Tate, as well, but I think he'll be pricey. Not sure they could squeeze him in with all of these other needs. I know its a little riskier, but very good chance one of these big, young WRs will be available to draft in the 2d round. Maybe Kelvin Benjamin or Allen Robinson.

SouthLondonRedskin wrote:Don't be surprised if they keep most of the OL and work on improving RG3's release time and adding targets for him instead. Doing too much too quick could be a bad idea so the line may have to wait. However a lot will depend on what they think of Gettis, LeRib and Compton - if they are all busts in their eyes then they will address the line now.

Not sure I agree, but I guess we will find out soon. Personally, I think we'll see 2-3 new starters on the OL. Bye to Montgomery/Polumbus (maybe that lines up with what you're saying about keeping "most"). It just seems crazy to think that footwork and release alone are enough to protect RGIII. I'm sure he can improve in those areas, but he is what he is.

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